Maria Holguin
Supporting families through stress and transition
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About Maria
Maria Holguin is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of practice in California. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through family conflicts, and cope with grief and loss. She also supports clients who want to build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.
Maria writes and speaks plainly, aiming to make the first step feel doable rather than overwhelming. Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and uses that perspective to shape therapy.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on small changes that make daily life easier. Over her career Maria has worked across varied settings to help people navigate tough transitions and restore balance. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s needs.
That means she combines what research supports with what fits an individual’s situation. In sessions she listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps clients try new ways of responding. Parents and guardians looking for help around family issues will find conversations focused on clear steps and better communication.
Progress is paced to match each person’s readiness. Maria offers therapy in English and practices in California. She encourages anyone who feels stuck or overwhelmed to reach out and talk through options for support.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on practical skills and clear steps. One common technique is problem-focused work that identifies patterns causing stress and teaches new coping skills. This helps with anxiety, low mood, and everyday overwhelm by giving concrete tools to try between sessions.Another helpful approach emphasizes strengths and solution-oriented work. That method highlights a person’s existing resources and breaks goals into small, manageable actions. It is useful for building confidence, motivation, and improving family communication over time.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Maria will work collaboratively to figure out which techniques match a person’s goals, preferences, and life situation. She adapts methods based on what proves useful in practice and adjusts pace to fit readiness.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people juggling busy schedules or family demands. Sessions can be done by video call or phone for real-time conversation, or through live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins and follow-up. This range of formats makes it easier to stay consistent and apply new skills between meetings.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
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- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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